Mindset Coach Academy Podcast

Nobody warns you that success can feel a little boring. You can feel restless, a little too comfortable, and ready for a new challenge before you even know what it is. This episode is an unfiltered look at this uncomfortable side of success — when you've hit your goals and growth starts to look different than it did before. I share the exact self-coaching process I use to navigate this season, inc...

  UCLA women's basketball just won a national championship — and mental performance training was a big part of how they got there. Even better, what they did is simpler than you think. In this episode I break down what UCLA is doing, how you can use The Mental Game Plan to do the same with your team, and where to start if you're new to mental performance training. Topics discussed: Why simple...

Her body was ready. Her mind wasn't. And no one had given her the tools to bridge that gap. In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of a recent session I had with a professional basketball player coming back from an ACL injury. Cleared by her trainer and full speed into practice, she was still carrying a heavy load of fear and self-doubt. You’ll learn step-by-step how I coached her throu...

Work-life balance as you know it is a myth. But the coaches who've figured it out? There's a simple reframe that helps them avoid burnout and stay productive. In this episode, I break down why the way most coaches think about time management is actually working against them and how you can stay productive and creative without burning out — including the simple hack that drastically improved my foc...

Most business owners spend their time on the wrong things. The website, the logo, social media — all the fun things that don’t actually build a business. This episode breaks down two skills that actually make or break your business and how you can turn them into your biggest competitive advantage. You'll also get a reality check on what it takes to master your craft and build a sustainable coachin...

Learning as you go can feel chaotic, but reps beat overthinking every time. For recent Mindset Coach Academy grad Heidi Hahn, that meant giving herself permission to start, taking on practice clients, and staying in that "messy middle" even when it was uncomfortable. In this episode, she walks through each phase of her growth as a mental performance coach, from the identity shift of stay-at-home m...

Being fully booked is exciting… until it starts feeling like a trap. This episode is for the coach who’s proud of their growth, but also overwhelmed with how much time and energy it takes to keep it running. Bianca Campbell of Rise Mindful Performance shares how she scaled her business by transitioning from 1:1 coaching to a hybrid group model that cut her working hours nearly in half — and that's...

Money decisions get a lot easier when your nervous system isn’t stuck in survival mode. This episode will get you thinking about how your own money story influences your personal and business financial decisions. You'll walk away with seven practical ways to regulate your nervous system so you can deal with financial stress and take risks that grow your business.   Let’s talk about: Your mone...

That weird feeling around selling? It’s a belief problem, not a sales problem. If selling makes you freeze up or is keeping you from starting a coaching business, this episode will shift everything. You'll learn why there’s so much shame around selling, why sales conversations feel so awkward, and how to use your "coaching energy" to sell without shame or guilt. Plus, I break down the four things...

Progress can look a lot like failure. Especially in the messy middle, when your confidence drops and you start to question if your doubt is a sign to stop. But it's not — it's actually a normal response to the discomfort of growth. This episode breaks down the science behind why success feels so hard and how belief work can keep confidence alive in the messy middle. You'll learn how to calm your n...

Remember that game-day rush of pure energy and drive? A side hustle will bring that feeling back faster than you think. If you're restless and need a challenge, or feel like you've lost yourself, this episode helps you take the next step toward building income, confidence, and something that's all yours.   Let's walk through: Reason #1: reclaim your athlete identity Reason #2: build skills an...

The jump from hobby mode to going pro is an identity shift, not just a money move. In this episode, you'll see why coaching "just for fun" has a limit — and why staying in hobby mode can make going pro feel a lot harder than it should. I share the essential mindset shifts that reframe your fear into fuel, leave hobby mode behind, and start charging clients confidently.   Topics discussed: Why...

Does your coaching business feel way harder than it should? Like something inside you wants to step back with every move forward you make? This episode unpacks why that happens, why it's totally normal, and how to work with your brain so you can keep going even when all you want to do is quit. If you’re a mental performance coach who loves the work but keeps questioning if you’re cut out for the b...

Tired and lonely in your business? It's probably because you're doing it all alone. But that doesn't mean you should hire a team or outsource everything — it means you need real community and support. In this episode, we're exploring how the right in-person retreat can help mental performance coaches who feel isolated clear their mental overwhelm and focus on what grows their income. You'll hear a...

What do you actually teach your team about mindset? You can read every book and listen to every podcast, but without a system, your work can quickly turn into frustration, overwhelm, and guesswork. In this episode, I go over the six steps of my foundational program, The Mental Game Plan . You’ll learn how to simplify mindset work, bring structure to your coaching, and implement the most effective...

What do "I don't know" and "maybe" have in common? They keep you stuck in fear and indecision. But the good news is, you can coach yourself out of both. In this episode, find out how to spot fear when it hides behind indecision, shift out of unproductive thought loops, and finally make that big decision. I'm sharing real tools I use with myself and clients to get out of "maybe" mode and stop wasti...

In one of those strictly survival seasons? As a mental performance coach, you already know growth isn’t pretty. But when you’re the one in the middle of it, it’s easy to miss what the struggle is teaching you. In this episode, I’m going to show you how to stop asking “why me?” and instead question, “What is this teaching me?” Discover how to find gratitude in the struggle without falling into toxi...

Have you ever been told your dreams are too big? That you need to come back down to reality if you want to have any real success? That actually might be a sign you're onto something. Because as an entrepreneur, this kind of "delusion" isn't crazy at all... it's your superpower. This episode explores how to use belief work and visualization to train your brain to take action (even when overwhelmed)...

Too busy to take on more clients? What if the real issue isn’t your schedule, but your internal bandwidth? Most coaches think time is their biggest barrier to growth, but this episode will show you why the real problem is probably your capacity. I’m sharing how to expand your capacity so you can take on more clients and grow your business without burning out. Learn what capacity work actually is,...

Most people don’t fail at coaching — they fail at building the business. You’ve got the passion, the training, and maybe even a few clients, but it’s too easy to stay stuck without the right foundation. In this episode, you’ll learn how my six-step $100K Process will help you build a mental performance business that feels sustainable and actually scales. It’s not a complicated system or short-term...

Why can't you meet your goals? You've mapped them out, you're putting in the work, but you're struggling to stay motivated. The good news is that it's not a discipline problem, it's not about working harder, and it might not even be burnout. What you're feeling could be a hidden misalignment between your goals and your core values. The first thing I teach Mindset Coach Academy students is somethin...

Struggling to sell to parents? You’re probably making one major mistake in your sales pitch: focusing on the athlete instead of the parent. In this episode, you’ll learn how to shift your messaging and get them on board with mental performance coaching.  Mindset Coach Academy grad and sports parent Rachel Olson joins me to explore what parents are really thinking on the sidelines, what’s real...

Competing to win isn’t toxic. Avoiding it might be. In this episode, I’m going to explain why winning actually DOES matter and what we stand to lose by acting like it doesn’t. You’ll learn how competition builds resilience and makes growth possible, what kids learn from being under pressure, and how to balance winning with fun — especially for young athletes. Winning shouldn't be so controversial....

Why do so many coaches work hard and still not see results? You’re not imagining it — building a coaching business really can feel overwhelming. Between finding new clients, fighting burnout, and second-guessing your next step, it's easy to doubt your skills as an entrepreneur and mental performance coach. In this episode, you’ll learn the five common mistakes that most coaches don’t even know the...

Heads up: it will never be the "right time." If you're waiting for the perfect moment to sign up for that mastermind or start a business, then you'll be waiting forever. This episode explores what it really means to invest in ourselves (beyond the money) and why it can feel so hard and scary — but absolutely worth it. You’ll learn how to push yourself, get past the fear of failure, and step into t...